503A vs 503B compounding — looking for input

Dr.EndoEP said:

Compounded has been just as effective for me.

Same pattern here, and in the same order.

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

Vendor communication red flags for compounded supply:

• Won't provide COA before purchase — walk away
• Claims "100% pure" without analytical data — unrealistic
• No physical address or phone number — accountability matters
• Pushes you to buy more than you need — pressure tactics
• Won't answer questions about their compounding process — transparency is key
• Payment only via crypto or wire transfer — legitimate pharmacies accept cards

A legitimate compounding pharmacy operates like a healthcare business, not a gray market dealer.

VanRx_Mike said:

Vendor communication red flags for compounded supply: Won't provide COA before purchase — walk away Claims "100% pure" without analytical data —…

Second this. I had assumed I was the exception until I read this.

VanRx_Mike said:

Vendor communication red flags for compounded supply: Won't provide COA before purchase — walk away Claims "100% pure" without analytical data —…

FDA inspection results for compounding pharmacies selling compounded supply: you can look up any 503B facility's FDA inspection history on the FDA website.

Check for: Form 483 observations (violations), warning letters, and recall history. A clean inspection record is a strong indicator of quality. My pharmacy has had 0 Form 483 observations in their last 3 inspections.

This is public information. Use it. Link: fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations

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